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Manish

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Manish

Pronounced MUH-nish /ˈmʌ.nɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: Manish is a Sanskrit and Hindi boys' name from 'manisha'/'manas', meaning 'lord of the mind', 'intellect', or 'wise'. It is sometimes treated as a name of the god of the mind. The sense of a keen intellect is central.Medium

In 30 seconds: Manish is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lord of the mind' or 'intellect'. Brought to the U.S. by Indian American families, it stayed a heritage name, peaking gently around 1975 (said 'MUH-nish').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningManish is a Sanskrit and Hindi boys' name from 'manisha'/'manas', meaning 'lord of the mind', 'intellect', or 'wise'. It is sometimes treated as a name of the god of the mind. The sense of a keen intellect is central.
U.S. rank (2022)#13609 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 537
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519682022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Manish is a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning 'lord of the mind' or 'the intelligent one', built on manas, 'mind'. A well-established boys' name in India, it came to the United States with Indian immigrant families and has been used steadily, if modestly, since.

In American records Manish remained a heritage name, borne by only a few dozen boys a year with a faint peak around 1975 and continued use since among Indian American families. Its meaning of intellect has given it lasting appeal.

Did you know? Manish comes from the Sanskrit 'manas', 'mind' - the same root behind words for thought and intellect - so the name effectively honours a sharp, thoughtful character.
Overall data confidence 78%
References - Manish — Sanskrit 'lord of the mind / intellect'

Variations

ManeeshMunishManishiManeish

Nicknames

ManiManu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Manish Malhotra (1966–present)
    Indian fashion designer known for costume design in Hindi cinema.

If you like Manish…

Ashish— another two-syllable Indian name of the same tradition
Medhansh— echoes that soft -sh sound
Miransh— shares Manish's Sanskrit roots
Mitansh— echoes that soft -sh sound
Mivansh— a fellow Indian choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manish mean?

Manish is a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning 'lord of the mind' or 'intellect'.

How do you pronounce Manish?

It's said MUH-nish /ˈmʌ.nɪʃ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Manish a boy or girl name?

Manish is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Manish?

Manish is uncommon in the U.S., known mainly as a heritage name in Indian American families.

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